"Kultepe – The Ancient Cradle of Azerbaijan’s History"
The village of Kultepe, located in the territory of Nakhchivan, is a historical monument of global significance with an ancient and rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan. Kultepe is considered one of the oldest settlements not only in Azerbaijan but in the entire South Caucasus. Archaeological research shows that life existed here during the 4th–1st millennia BCE, that is, in the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages. This fact proves that the territory of Azerbaijan was one of the important centers in the formation of ancient civilizations. During excavations, remains of ancient houses, hearths, tools, clay pottery, and various household items were discovered. The ceramic artifacts found indicate that the inhabitants of Kultepe were engaged in pottery, and that agriculture and animal husbandry were well developed. This proves that during that period people had already transitioned to a settled way of life. The examples of material culture discovered in Kultepe provide important information about the worldview of ancient people, their economic life, and social relations. According to archaeologists, this settlement also played an important role in the formation of economic and cultural connections in the region. Kultepe is a vivid example of the ancient and rich cultural heritage of the Azerbaijani people. This monument shows that our ancestors created a developed economic and cultural life thousands of years ago. Preserving historical heritage and passing it on to future generations is the duty of each of us.
